Aotea Square

The free festival opens on Sunday with a star-packed concert featuring some of Aotearoa and the Pacific’s best. Jackson Owens, Betty-Anne, Seth Haapu and Naia Awatea set the tone on Sunday 16 Nov, while artists like Maisey Rika and Adeaze bring it home later in the week.

The Imaginarium | Sat, 20 SEP, 10AM-3PM | Hunua Rooms & Waitākere Rooms, Aotea Centre | FREE (ticket booking required) | All Ages The Imaginarium is a one-day creative explosion for tamariki and rangatahi to explore sensory discovery spaces, experience storytelling. Join music-making workshops and visual arts workshops that invite you to bring your inner world to life! The Imaginarium is a place where anything is possible.

The New Zealand Nepal Society Incorporated proudly presents the Nepal Festival 2025, one of the most significant cultural events in Auckland's calendar. This free-entry celebration promises to transform Auckland's CBD into a vibrant showcase of Nepali heritage, traditions, and contemporary culture. The choice of Aotea Square as the venue reflects the growing significance and integration of the Nepali community within Auckland's multicultural landscape.